Orange County Wedding Videography
Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Amber & Brian
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Memory Machine Films is a professional wedding cinematography company located in Orange County, California. Owned and operated by married couple Amber and Brian Grider, this company thrives on a blended style of production. Amber and Brian have over a decade of experiece capturing weddings and creating cinematic films to highlight the most important parts of the day. Your wedding events can also be captured on film to cherish for years to come with Memory Machine Films.
Memory Machine Films offers two wedding videography packages: Plus and Premium.
The Plus Package is $3995 and offers the following:
- 9 hours of coverage time
- 5-7 minute highlight film
- Ceremony Film
- Two experienced videographers
The Premium Package is $5295 and offers the following:
- 10 hours of coverage time
- 6-8 minute highlight film
- Ceremony & toasts film
- Aerial footage (if permissable)
- Raw footage
- Two experienced videographers
You can find more information on services and pricing at memorymachinefilms.com
Details
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Amber & Brian
Owner
Memory Machine Films is a wedding cinematography company owned and operated by storytellers Amber and Brian Grider. With Amber's background in photography and Brian's in film and music production, their artistic styles weave together gracefully to capture your most important memories on film.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.072 reviews
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Memory Machine Films received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding videography services, with multiple reviewers praising the professionalism, attention to detail, and personalized approach of Amber and Brian. Couples were impressed by the high-quality footage, thoughtful editing, and the seamless integration of special requests into their wedding videos. The team was commended for their warm and friendly demeanor, making couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. The final wedding videos were described as beautiful, emotional, and capturing the essence of the special day, ensuring lasting memories for years to come. Overall, Memory Machine Films was highly recommended by couples for their exceptional work and exceptional customer service.Review photos
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Meredith X
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5.0
6/09/2025
ONE OF A KIND VIDEOGRAPHERS! From the initial phone call I knew I wanted to work with Amber and Brian! They were both very sweet and helpful! They catered to our personal preferences and were very easy to communicate with before the big day! On the wedding day they were amazing! I didn't have to worry about set up at all! We had private vows and from the moment I walked it, the whole set up was incredible! Even during photos Amber and Brian would give tips on posing or help get us set up! They are really so nice and personable that it made being in front of a camera so easy and relaxing! I would recommend them again and again! With two of them we felt like we just such a great deal for the price of one!
Melissa D
5.0
9/06/2025
Memory Machine Films was one of the first vendors I booked having seen such heartfelt, professional, and elevated video footage they provided for my friend’s wedding, and I 100% am so happy I did!! Not only did we receive amazing footage, but Amber and Brian were truly some of the nicest, most professional, and detailed people we worked with during our wedding.
On the day of my wedding, Amber was an absolute angel, being there for me far beyond just working as our videographer. Her sweet and comforting energy made me feel at ease, knowing she was looking out for the best for me. I have a hard time asking for any sort of help from people in general, so Brian and Amber’s calm and kind energy in looking out for ways to make our wedding day great was so appreciated and was beyond our expectations.
I highly encourage every bride to book Memory Machine Films. We have watched our wedding highlight video so many times, and it is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives!! Thank you Amber and Brian!!!!
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James S
5.0
8/04/2025
Memory Machine Films is a spectacular wedding videography service, and Brian and Amber are such lovely humans. We just received our wedding video and raw footage back from our Santa Monica wedding, and we are so thrilled with the way they captured our special day.
We threw some big requests at Brian and Amber (8 toasts, 3 special dances, cocktail hour footage, cake cutting, dance floor footage, etc.) and they got every shot beautifully. They went above and beyond for us by customizing a package based on our requests, and we are so grateful. They edited together a one-hour highlight video for us and the quality is fantastic. We'll cherish this wedding video forever (and I know our kids and grandkids will too someday).
Highly recommend this team! Make the investment.
Kariann D
5.0
2/09/2025
Amber and Brian did an incredible job capturing our special day! They were both so nice but as the bride, I especially love how comfortable Amber made me feel on the big day. She was a warm and friendly presence and together, her and Brian did amazing putting together something that captures the special moments during our wedding so perfectly.
Danielle W
5.0
12/02/2024
I have no words for Memory Machine Films. From looking at their prior work, we knew we had to book them, but we had no idea how blown away we would be. From the first call we had with Amber & Brian it was amazing. They were so kind, detail oriented, and it felt like we had been friends forever. On our wedding day, it felt like they were guests of ours. They are the sweetest, kindest, most professional people. They clicked perfectly with our other vendors, and made our time during photos/videos so fun!! Then don’t even get me started on the final product. My husband and I waited patiently for our video, and once we got it, OH MAN! It was the most perfectly curated video. I didn’t even know it was possible to be better than I anticipated, but it was. I am SO thankful for Brian and Amber because this video will be cherished for years to come. We’ve watched it over 1000 times and it still brings back the same feelings we felt on our special day! Thank you Memory Machine Films. You both are truly amazing!!!!!!!!!
Eric K
5.0
11/03/2024
Amber and Brian were so great to work with for our wedding! They were both super friendly and easy to work with, especially with helping us feel comfortable and natural in front of a video camera. They were not intrusive at all and allowed us to have our emotional moments when needed, but also stepped in and gave great suggestions and advice: they helped us practice and nail our dip in a way that looked so good!! They were so thorough in the lead up to the wedding with their planning forms and detailed calls, and we are so excited to see their final product of our day. We cannot recommend them enough!
Julia S
5.0
10/28/2024
Amber and Brian were one of our favorite vendors of our wedding! We knew we wanted to work with them right away once seeing their amazing work! Working with them was seamless from beginning to end. They were both incredibly professional, talented, and prompt, and we could tell they were so passionate about their craft (and capturing weddings specifically).
They captured our day perfectly, and we continue to watch both our highlight video and ceremony over and over! The content was the perfect amount of everything and helped tell our story so thoughtfully.
On an incredibly busy day, Amber and Brian felt like family to us the entire time. They made us, our wedding party, and guests feel so comfortable and blended in very seamlessly (you barely could tell they were there capturing every moment). Their thoughtfulness and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure we had the best time did not go unnoticed (and all of our vendors loved working with them as well).
Do not hesitate to book them for your wedding. You won’t regret it. Thank you both again! We are so grateful for your time, kindness and expertise and can’t wait to have these memories forever!
Bri G
5.0
10/14/2024
My hubs and I want to express our heartfelt thanks to Amber & Brian for capturing our special day!! These two are the sweetest and went above and beyond. Literally! We had so much fun running around with them. They are truly masters of their craft, so many great shot ideas, drone capabilities, they didn’t miss a beat and we cannot wait to see the final video! We were running a bit behind schedule at one point and not once did they make us feel rushed or pressured ever! I want to especially thank Amber for everything she did to help me on the wedding day, from getting my dress on, to quite literally dusting the sand off of my feet before heading back to the reception from the beach, she was so kind and felt like family! 10/10 stars, HIRE THEM!!
Allison L
5.0
5/31/2024
Amber and Brian are an amazing team! My husband Ryan and I were just married in April and had the good fortune of having Amber and Brian capture our big day by video. They were so wonderful to work with and spend our day with. They worked seamlessly with the rest of our vendors and everything ran so efficiently and seemingly effortlessly (thought I know it was not effortless on their end!). We are so grateful to have such a special day captured by video so that we can have these memories forever and are so glad we chose memory machine films!
Jake D
5.0
12/23/2023
Can't say enough positive things about working with Amber and Brian at Memory Machine Films. From our first calls to working onsite together, they made everything feel incredibly natural, personal, fun, and easy. Fast forward to the final product, and it exceeded all expectations. Thank you both for beautifully capturing our wedding experience!
Hayley D
5.0
11/21/2023
The easiest YES you will say other than the day you got engaged. I cannot say enough good things about this amazing duo. Amber arrived during a stressful time as I was scrambling to get ready, but she instantly lifted the spirits with everyone in the room. She took charge and helped lead the entire day. Honestly, she felt more like what my wedding planner was hired to do. She spoke up when things needed to move along and kept things flowing in the appropriate timeline. She even drove me to my wedding venue from my hotel, I mean this is the level of customer service we’re talking about here. She felt like an instant friend and made me feel so at ease during one of the most stressful times. Shortly after, I met Brian the other half to her team/her lovely husband. You can tell he’s the artist behind the scenes and in a good way we could hardly tell he was there, but also graciously lead us when we were confused on what to do. They were my favorite vendors and I would hire them all over again just so we could hangout with them again! I’m not kidding, they even got down on the dance floor with us and it felt like we were partying with our friends all while them capturing and making the most beautiful memories of us for us. The sneak peak video they gave us was UNREAL and the exact vibe we wanted so we are counting down the days for the full video! Thank you Amber & Brian !!! You are the best!!!!
Kelsey P
5.0
10/17/2023
1000000000/5 stars! These power couple not only produces the best wedding videos they're also incredibly fun to work with!! We've only had our video for a few weeks, and we've already watched it several times!! Amber and Brian are clearly experts at their craft. They make the entire experience so magical, working seamlessly with the rest of the crew we hired to get us ready and document our day! Amber is a dog whisperer, so if you want your dog in your wedding video, let them know! They will make it happen in the most heartwarming way! Brian spent 2 hours talking to us about our vision for the wedding video and trailer. When we initially spoke to him during our consultation, we shared our budget and what we wanted. He did not try to upsell us at all, but the way he spoke about the packages they offered, I knew we needed to find wiggle room in the budget to invest in these memories. Along the way, we added items to our package and had special requests that they graciously accommodated. Amber and Brian are THE choice for wedding videographers, and they are a blast on the dance floor! Trust them with your special day! They will exceed your expectations!!
Jeffrey Y
5.0
7/07/2023
Amber and Brian were incredible to work with! They are so kind and really help you feel comfortable through the awkward poses and stressed of the big day! Besides the two of them as a people the film they made was incredible! They had so many angles during the ceremony, they mic'd everyone up during the ceremony and reception speeches so the audio was crispy clear, and they captured all of the important moments! The color grade and music selection was perfect too. I don't have anything bad to say about our experience with them.
I'm very picky as a videographer hobbyist and immediately eliminated so many of the suggested wedding videographers in Orange County. I saw Memory Machines pop up and immediately fell in love with their style and cinematography. You won't regret booking them!
Rob M
5.0
5/25/2023
My wife, Judy, and I were absolutely convinced we would not be hiring a videographer for our wedding. And then, while looking at different wedding videos for inspiration for our wedding, we came across the work of Amber and Brian at Memory Machine Films. We were stunned by how good their work was. That very night we decided that we would have a wedding videographer if and only if we could get them. Fortunately they were available on our wedding weekend. Our own videos are even more stunning than the ones we loved! I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Kaitlyn H
5.0
3/26/2023
We really wish there were enough words to express how much we LOVE the video content Amber and Brian put together for us! They beautifully captured the essence of our very special day and as soon as we started watching the footage, we felt like we were transported back to the best day of our lives. They were also so professional and intentional throughout the entire process. We really appreciate how they created video magic that perfectly captured the emotions and special moments of our wedding day. 1,000,000 out of 10 recommend!!! ⭐️
Shea L
5.0
3/02/2023
Amber & Brian are one of the best videographers in SoCal! They were hired for my sister in laws wedding and we were obsessed with their video so we had to hire them! They made the process so easy, and our video is INCREDIBLE! We recently had a good friend pass away and they including him in our video as much as they could, which was very special. You have to hire them for your wedding!!!!
Emily V
5.0
1/20/2023
I hired Amber and Brian to film our wedding back in June, 2018 and I could not remember if I had left a review before so, at the risk of doing it twice, I'm writing now to give them my 5 stars! They were so professional during the entirety of the process, and they just have everything under control. I didn't have to worry about a thing during the wedding and the videos they produced are absolutely top notch. You'd think, with all the angles they got, that they were a crew of 10, but they're just two really efficient and experienced people. There's of course a bit of a wait for the videos after the wedding, but I feel like you want that because you know they're putting the time in. The compilation video, in particular, was so well put together and cut beautifully. It's not just about grabbing random clips and sound bites. A really well-made video tells a story and captures the essence of day and Amanda and Brian did that in spades! It's not easy to distill 6 hours down to 10 minutes! Anyways, I can't recommend them enough. 100% go hire them :D
Lily R
5.0
10/10/2022
Amber and Brian are a true class act! The were so detailed in preparation for our wedding, even working through our multiple postponements due to Covid. On the day of it felt as if they were part of our best friend group. They are kind, supportive and bring SO much experience to the table. Our film was everything and more than we could have expected. Could not recommend them enough!
Lily and Kyle Romero
Marisa D
5.0
9/10/2022
This will be long so the short version is: HIRE THE TEAM AT MEMORY MACHINE FILMS FOR YOUR WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY!! My husband and I received our wedding video a week ago and I've watched it EVERY day since then. I've cried each time. I've laughed each time. I've shared it with friends and loved ones. The shared opinion across the board: BEST WEDDING VIDEO EVER! There isn't enough space in these reviews to fully express how impressed we were with their work but, if you're looking for a novel on why you NEED to book this team for your wedding, please read on. :)
Starting long before the wedding, I began speaking with Brian in great detail about the process and how the wedding day would go. We discussed a timeline and how long shooting certain elements would take. We also discussed in detail the elements that were important to us so Brian and Amber could make sure they were captured. Throughout the pre-wedding process, they were completely available to answer any of my questions and calm my nerves.
On the day of the wedding, both Brian and Amber were SO incredibly kind and helpful and really kept my husband and me smiling and laughing through the whole process. It's likely the first time any of us have had cameras following us around for hours! They made it completely natural and even fun! (Also, Amber was like my personal hype-woman all day telling me I was giving Grace Kelly vibes and I'd really just like to hang out with her every day of my life. lol)
Also, I have to talk about their absolute HUSTLE! Every time I turned my head one of them was stealthily sneaking at the speed of light to another spot to get the perfect shot. They must get in like 40,000 steps at a wedding. When they left for the evening, I knew our wedding video was going to be absolutely breathtaking. And let me tell you...
IT WAS! Every second of it is absolutely beautiful. It actually gave me goosebumps. They made sure to capture every single element that I had expressed to them was important to us. The music so perfectly pairs with every detail. Every shot is gorgeous and the editing is stunning. They truly have a gift for this. I can't wait for more of our friends or family to get married so I can recommend Memory Machine Films over and over again. Book them! Now!
Madeline E
5.0
6/22/2022
Amber and Brian are an absolute dream team! We couldn't be more in love with our wedding video. They captured our vision perfectly, and the fun energy & direction they brought on our wedding day made it such a blast for everyone involved. We cannot recommend them enough!
Jessica G
5.0
6/14/2022
We chose Memory Machine Films (Amber and Brian) due to their amazing cinematic style, warm and friendly personalities, and detailed communication. They are passionate about what they do and it's evident in their high-quality work. I STRONGLY recommend that you hire them. You will not regret it! My husband and parents really did not want me to hire a videographer, and guess what... they're so happy that I didn't listen to them! That's how great Amber and Brian are!
Amber and Brian captured beautiful action and detail shots. Moreover, they incorporated audio clips of our vows, loved ones' speeches, and music in such a moving and impactful way. I've received numerous comments from family and friends on how they teared up while watching our highlight video. As for me, I've watched our trailer and highlight videos at least once a day after receiving them.
Amber and Brian were responsive and timely in their communication. Pre-wedding communication was thorough and they asked all the details to ensure they captured our priorities. During the wedding, their presence never felt intrusive. My husband and I aren't used to being the center of attention, let alone being filmed, but they provided us with guidance and prompts. As a result, we looked natural/ at ease in the videos. They were patient, positive, and professional throughout the entire time. Post-wedding, they continued to be responsive and delivered *perfection*.
Thank you again, Amber & Brian! We love our video!
Jessie L
5.0
6/08/2022
Where do I even begin?! I did a lot of research into the style of video I wanted for our wedding, which is why I ultimately chose Memory Machine Films. I loved their style, but also that the couple's style came through in their videos.
When I was chatting with potential videographers, it was important for me to "click" with them as they were going to be front and center during a very special, intimate, and important day. I loved Amber & Brian off the bat and knew they would be a great fit.
Like many couples, we had to cancel due to Covid. I had very mixed experiences with the different vendors we had booked for our wedding and how they reacted to the situation. Obviously, I had a ton of empathy as their world was turned upside down. Amber & Brian's compassion during the whole ordeal, and willingness to work with me, truly blew me away. They honestly care about the couples they are shooting as individuals.
When the time came to finally have our "make up" wedding, I knew I wanted them to shoot it. I had high expectations after watching so many of their previous videos, and they managed to blow me away! The day of, they made both of us feel very comfortable. My husband normally likes to be behind the camera, not in front of it, so this was a big feat in itself. Their expertise in managing a bunch of personalities in a sometimes stressful, but fun, situation, shown through in the final product.
Since getting the video, I've watched it probably 100 times, laughing and crying (with joy) every time. They were hyper focused on capturing the parts that meant the most to us, and I couldn't have asked for a better memory of a long awaited, perfect. day.
Anne H
5.0
5/22/2022
Amber and Brian are the sweetest most warm inviting people! My (now) husband and I had never been filmed prior to our wedding day, and we honestly felt so comfortable. Prior to the wedding, we spent time on the phone with Brian going over details so that way no detail went missed and that honestly made me feel so relaxed going into the wedding day. Don’t even get us started on the final product, truly a CINEMATIC experience. Everyone we have shown our wedding video to has been so impressed and raves. Thank you guys again, we are so so grateful!
- Adam and Anne Marie Herrera 11.14.22
Daphne S
5.0
4/12/2022
Working with Amber and her husband Brian was an absolute blessing. They were friendly, attentive, and professional right from the start. Brian was easy to stay in contact with. They did amazing editing it and making it perfect 😉 We are pleased with the pricing and the product, most importantly the highlight video is exceeded what we asked for! Our memories are forever because of the work this team of professionals delivered =)
Jamie A
5.0
3/28/2022
Amber & Brian are BEYOND AMAZING with their videos. They delivered exactly what we were hoping for and much more. In addition they were so awesome to work with. They make you feel so comfortable, they make you laugh, they make jokes, and they simply feel like they are your friends. Thank you both for capturing our wedding in such an amazing light .
Allison B
5.0
3/23/2022
They did a killer job on our wedding video, it was perfect!!! They made me feel (and look) so beautiful. Amazing memory to look back on. Brian and Amber are also the nicest people!
Eunice N
5.0
3/20/2022
If you're looking for a wedding videographer, look no further! Memory Machine Films is the whole package. Brian and Amber are the masterminds behind the company, and they are not only the most personable and down-to-earth people ever, but they know weddings inside and out. They are highly professional and really take the time to get to know you and what you want to prioritize and feature in your film! We communicated to them about how our faith was important to us, and certain moments we really wanted to capture, and they delivered. We could not stop tearing up while watching our highlights film, as we were transported back to the emotional rollercoaster of the day. They truly care about each of their couples and have such a gift. Trust me, you will want them to stay and be a part of your wedding day.
Brianna A
5.0
1/24/2022
They went above and beyond and made our wedding into a feature film starring all of our family and friends.
We were so excited to share the video with with everyone. Amber and Brian were so fun to work with, and made the memories of our wedding day captured for us to have forever !!! We are so incredibly happy with how it all turned out, better than our wildest dreams!!!!
Nicole L
5.0
1/19/2022
I cannot say enough about Amber and Brian. I will forever be grateful to have our video from Memory Machine Films. Amber and Brian made it so incredibly easy on the day of our wedding and paid attention to all of the details of our wedding day. They were incredibly sweet and easy to work with. Our video went beyond my expectations, you will not regret hiring them!
Courtney S
5.0
12/28/2021
My husband and I kept going back and forth between having a videographer or not; and let me say how important and special it is. After reviewing over 20 different videographers we stumbled upon Memory Machine Films. Their sentimental and romantic video style immediately gravitated us to them. We spent a good amount of time on the phone before hiring them, and a few days before our big day to go over the smallest details that we didn't even think about. Our best friends who got married a few months before us also used Memory Machine Films are their videographers and had a very similar experience. Brian and Amber are a dream couple to work with - flexible, friendly, professional, and caring. They really took the time to create a beautiful collection of moments that we can show our family and future children. We are forever grateful they were a HUGE part of our wedding team.
Lauren C
5.0
11/27/2021
Absolutely Amazing!
I first hired Amber and Brian because of a previous wedding I saw of theirs and fell in love with the way they made their videos. Amber was so fun and bubbly and later on meeting her husband he was just as kind. They were extremely thorough asking us what we wanted them to focus on from decor to people, the type of vibe we wanted either sentimental or fun, what to bring and so many other questions we would have never thought of.
Day of the wedding they went to work and I had full trust in their vision! I actually forgot they were at the wedding in the best way.
When we saw our wedding film we were over the moon!! More then what we could have expected and it felt like we were transported back to that day all over again!! My mom couldn’t get over how well the quality was and kept saying it feels like we’re watching a reality tv show!
We watched the videos back to back for about 3 hours and went through every emotion. My dad had recently passed after the wedding so it was such an emotional but happy experience to see him so happy on such a special day. Amber and Brian could have went in any direction to make our video but they knew of dads passing and the highlight had so many clips of him which we will forever be thankful for. They also created another video of just him for me and mom to have. I honestly couldn’t thank them enough for not only capturing our wedding the way it was felt, listening to us, the organization and being so kind as a videographer team/couple. Definitely go with Memory Machine Films because this is exactly what they do for your event. They create films to rewatch forever out of what could have been just a memory..
Emily C
5.0
11/24/2021
Words cannot describe how amazed I am at the work Memory Machine Films did for our wedding. I'm so thankful for how detailed-oriented, organized and communicative Amber and Brian were during the entire process. They took the lead and captured the most beautiful moments between my husband and I, as well as our friends and family on our wedding day. Videography was a must for my wedding, and my expectations were completely surpassed. I have watched our highlight video probably 50 plus times at this point. Amber and Brian are true artists and their masterpiece will forever be something my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives! Thank you so much, Amber and Brian!
Taryn W
5.0
11/20/2021
Highly recommend booking Memory Machines as your videographers!! Amber and Brian are the sweetest couple, who are so detailed-oriented and really focus on your vision for your video. They make you feel so comfortable and calm any nerves on the wedding day. They captured the most beautiful moments of our special day and we get to re-live our day through the amazing videos they put together. Thank you Amber and Brian - you are truly the best!
Lina K
5.0
8/11/2021
If you need videographers to capture your most important day, look no further than Memory Machine Films. Amber and Brian not only make the BEST videos that capture the highlights, but they are also the most AMAZING people. They were so accommodating and flexible and we couldn't have asked for a better team to capture our day. All of the adults (who are always the toughest critics) were floored!
Brooke D
5.0
8/01/2021
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Courtney M
5.0
3/06/2021
I didn’t want to spend money on a videographer but after being encouraged by family and friends I decided to book Amber and Brian at Memory Machine Films. Amber and Brian truly did an amazing job. At the wedding they were both so sweet and made us feel 100% comfortable with people we didn’t know recording our every move! After watching the video, my family and I were speechless. They captured everything perfectly. I felt transported back to that day, and I couldn’t help but cry out of joy and gratitude. The videos means everything to us. We are forever grateful for them and their amazing talent. We have pretty much watched it every day. They captured everything, even my husband voicing his love of my converse at the end which we felt was the perfect ending to our video! We love Memory Machine Films and will recommend them to everyone!!
Andrea T
5.0
9/26/2020
This review is long overdue, but Amber and Brian were so amazing! They are some of the nicest people we have ever met! Throughout our wedding day, their presence and direction definitely calmed our nerves, and they were so great to work with! When we received our video, my husband and I watched it over and over again! The detail and work that they put into making this video is unbelievable! From the edits, to incorporating speeches to adding the music, they created the most amazing wedding video! Thank you for giving us the ability to relive our special day! We are truly blessed that you were our videographers, and we can't wait to see you at our sister's wedding!
Kelley K
5.0
6/20/2020
Amber and Brian were an absolute pleasure to work with! They both made us feel so comfortable from our first telephone meeting and on our wedding day. They worked great with our other vendors and our video is STUNNING. We are so in love with our highlight video we have been watching it over and over again. I highly recommend hiring them for videography on your wedding day, you will not regret it! Thank you again for the beautiful memory we will cherish it forever xoxo
Samantha L
5.0
6/17/2020
Brian & Amber are not only the sweetest pair, they're so incredibly talented and made our video exactly what we wanted (and then some). When searching for a videographer, we were looking for someone who could capture our weirdness but also somehow make us seem like beautiful & elegant human beings, which is EXACTLY what they did. They work together so perfectly that every part of the process was seamless and they just got what we wanted and who we were without even barely knowing us. They worked really well with our other vendors and they were so much fun to be around. Even when they wanted to get a different shot than our photographer, they were so respectful of each other's time (and our time), so it was never awkward and we were never waiting around for anything. The end result was so beautiful and we'll truly cherish it forever.
melinda o
5.0
5/27/2020
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Amber and Brian! We love our video so much that we have watched it over and over again. In fact, a year later he still watches it almost every night.
And it’s true what they say, the day goes by so fast you don’t always remember every piece of it. Amber and Brian bring that back for you and more!
The video itself has beautiful quality. I’ve been in the television industry for 14 years so I feel I have a pretty good eye for what makes a good filmmaker. Honestly, THEY MADE OUR WEDDING LOOK LIKE A DREAM! Don’t get me wrong, I loved everything about my wedding but it definitely had its challenges and nothing went the way we had planned. It rained, so our outdoor vineyard wedding turned into a tented freezing cold affair. I had a bad breakout on my face from stress. And there were definitely other little hiccups along the way including crazy speeches and guests gone rogue. You will see NONE of that in our video. They told the story of our wedding better than I even remembered it. They highlighted everything that was important to us. And made me feel beautiful!
They both have amazing personalities, which is so important because you spend lots of time with them on your wedding day.
Our experience with them was beyond amazing. They are everything you should look for in a videographer.
Sarah M
5.0
4/14/2020
If you are looking for an incredible videographer team, look no further. Amber and Brian are absolutely amazing!! They filmed my brother & sister-in-law’s OC wedding and we were so impressed we flew them out to Maui to film our wedding. We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them! The video they create perfectly highlights your special day. They capture precious moments you may have missed or forgotten because you’re so caught up in the moment. Your wedding video is so important because it captures the love and emotion of your day. This is something you get to share with loved ones and look back at for years to come. Amber and Brian are super friendly, easy to work with and seriously make your dreams come true. They are genuinely interested in what is important to you and do everything they can to make it happen. You will be so happy you chose them to capture your special day ... I promise!
Janae G
5.0
3/29/2020
Brian and Amber are absolutely incredible videographers and people! Without a doubt we would book them again if we had to go back and plan our wedding all over. From the first conversation, we knew that we weren't just another wedding to them, they took the time to get to know us and also helped us think through the elements of a video that we cared about. They were so attentive and professional in every single pre-wedding call, which for anxious brides really meant a lot.
Flash forward to the day of the wedding and they did so much to not only capture the beautiful moments but also to calm our wedding day jitters. Amber is the ultimate hype girl. Let me tell you - she was wonderful through it all. From the simple "let me give you a trick to carry your train" to "let me run across the courtyard to get you a paloma," she honestly was the best. She really just tried to make the day so easy and great. Brian was so attentive to capturing all the key sounds and images from the wedding, he mentioned in an intro call that he went to school for sound, and he knew a lot, and we thought ok that's great, but what does that mean... let me tell you, it means he captured all the musical and speech elements perfectly. He was also so low key and stepped in to direct as needed, but wasn't too directive. Amber and Brian also worked with really well with our other vendors, especially photography, which we were so thankful for because this allowed them to capture really great images that were just natural.
Now this takes me to our video - I mean I sobbed like a little baby watching it. I remember one question Brian asked during the intro calls was if we wanted our voices on the video, and we both were like no it's ok... and the video starts with Amelia's voice, and we both pause, but little did I know that that they knew more about what we wanted in a video. Their video was incredible and captured all of the details of our wedding so perfectly. From the portion of the speeches they selected from each of our friends to our own speeches to the dances to the detail shots, it's like they knew what we would want to see and hear to remember our day. I can't recommend Brian and Amber enough. They make me want to have another wedding just to hire them!
Katelyn M
5.0
3/04/2020
Brian and Amber are such GEMS! So easy to work with and they fit right in with the vibe of our day! Contact was easy and they were so accessible throughout the planning process. Wedding Day they were on time and got the most amazing footage (some we had no idea until the day we saw our video). And the video... it was the best $$ we spent! My husband and I watch it over and over. So eloquently caught the feel of the day! And they were right on time with deliverables. Can't ask for much more!
Audrey W
5.0
2/25/2020
A lot of people say that they never watch their wedding films again after they get them (my mom tried to convince me for so long that I didn’t need a videographer) but that’s probably because they didn’t hire Amber and Brian! My husband and I have already watched it at least 15 times and cry every time! Our highlight film is something that we will rewatch and cherish for years and years to come.
Amber and Brian did such an amazing job capturing the emotion, beauty, and details of our wedding day, I really feel like I’m transported back to it each time I watch. All of our friends and family who have seen the video agree that it is one of the best they’ve seen, and are so impressed with how artfully it was filmed and edited.
Amber and Brian have a true talent for capturing all the best (and in between) moments of such an important day. Their attention to detail is impeccable. I really appreciated our phone meetings prior to the big day, which was really helpful in figuring out what I really wanted highlighted in our wedding footage. They asked such thorough questions and really took the time to understand my priorities in our videography. My husband and I tend to be quite uncomfortable in front of cameras, but Amber and Brian directed us perfectly which put us at ease, made filming fun, and ultimately created incredible shots! It is clear that they really care about their work and their clients. When we had a few edit requests, they were so patient and really took the time to make those little changes that resulted in our perfect highlight film.
Thank you, Amber and Brian, for being so wonderful to work with and creating the wedding video of our dreams!!!
Jessica R
5.0
2/19/2020
5 stars!! Amber and Brian are the sweetest, most professional, talented videographers ever! They orchestrated my wedding production in only 19 days. Now, I don't recommend waiting as long as I did, but they worked with me and executed their work flawlessly. My groom loved them as they quietly and invisibly worked around us while shooting our wedding. My family and guests loved being around them. Amber helped me get the shots I wanted, even lending her hand to help apply "fake blush" while "got ready". The final video they sent me will be treasured for the rest of my life.
Paige S
5.0
2/10/2020
From the moment I first contacted Amber and Brian, they made me feel so excited about having videography at our wedding! What’s more, their professionalism and attention to detail assured me I was making a good investment. They were super responsive and easy to communicate with. We had a couple of phone calls to discuss details, and they sent me a questionnaire to learn more about my style and what I wanted.
Throughout the whole process, Amber and Brian were so kind, friendly, professional, and efficient. On the wedding day, they made me and my husband feel so relaxed and comfortable, despite our nerves. They were amazing at telling us what to do and how to pose without it feeling forced or unnatural. We had so much fun filming the first look and the solo couple footage after the ceremony! They were also kind enough to stay for an extra hour after we realized we wanted more time, and also gave us a 30-minute cushion (ie. extra time and footage) for free. The actual video is stunning and such high-quality! Cinematic shots, crisp audio, personal touches, and good music. I’m so happy with it and it feels really special to have full footage of our entire ceremony and the toasts, too. I’d absolutely recommend Amber and Brian for your wedding videography. They’re total pros, super talented, and are just great people to spend your wedding day with. You won’t be disappointed!
Araceli O
5.0
11/21/2019
Just wow! We just got our wedding video and it is amazing! Amber and Brian are so professional and organized, and they were so easy to work with on the day of. The entire process was fun and efficient!
My husband and I absolutely love our wedding video; the video quality, the sound and the editing are incredible. I am so impressed with Amber and Brian's work and I can't recommend them enough.
Madison Y
5.0
11/11/2019
Deciding whether or not to book Amber and Brian for your wedding? DO NOT hesitate. Book them ASAP! Not only are they such sweet souls but they are true artists. Videography was something very important to me from the beginning of my wedding planning process, I've watched millions of wedding videos (no joke). I found Amber and Brian and loved their style of videos right away. They will work with you and listen to exactly what you want. I am truly blown away by our film and have watched it about a hundred times since receiving it only 72 hours ago. I still cry every time I watch it :)
Tee P
5.0
10/15/2019
Amber and Brian were amazing and they’re so professional and detail oriented. We were very happy with the video and all the bits and pieces that we missed during our day. We couldn’t have asked for a better team. The video quality is high and the shots captured were way better than expected. Highly recommend these awesome people for their work.
Rebecca M
5.0
9/16/2019
Amber and Brian are the absolute BEST! Having them as the videographers at our wedding was the smartest investment we could've made, because the memories they provided us with are priceless. First of all, we didn't even think of how important it would be to choose people who you would enjoy hanging out with on your wedding day- but you spend a significant amount of time with them and they were so sweet and fun to be around all day- we feel like they're now friends! The highlight video they made for us really brings everything to life and brings us right back to our wedding day- they nailed the emotions and vibe of the day and it makes me cry every time. It is extremely high quality and professional! They put SO much time and care into their work and they so genuinely want to make it the best they can. When we had some edit requests, they went through all of the footage with me to find exactly what we were looking for and make sure it was perfect for us. I cannot recommend Memory Machine Films enough- you will not regret having them at your wedding!!
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